Wilhelmsen: A right-hander on a roll

Pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen is like a hitter on a hitting streak – he doesn’t want to talk about it while it’s going on.

Asked about his first eight appearances out of the bullpen this season, or a stretch of games going back to mid-August of last year, the big right-hander shrugged.

"I’m feeling pretty good,” he allowed.

Going into play tonight, Wilhelmsen’s 12 strikeouts led all American League relievers. His earned run average this year is 0.90, and going back to Aug. 20 last year, Wilhelmsen is 2-0 with a 0.95 ERA, having allowed opponents a .134 batting average.

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